meet our team!

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Aletha joined Canal Winchester Human Services in August, 2012 and currently holds the position of Director.  Her responsibilities include oversight of the daily operations and staff.   Aletha is a graduate of Canal Winchester and brings a financial background from her work in the world of banking.  Aside from her dedication to the Organization, she is a successful volleyball coach for Eastside Volleyball Club.  Aletha and her husband, Matt, live just outside Lithopolis in rural Fairfield County with their fur baby, Brody. Aletha enjoys taking Brody to the dog park to play and walking around town. She loves Canal Winchester and enjoys all of the things the town has to offer from dining, activities, and the local shops. Aletha can also be found doing as many 5Ks as possible when it benefits our local community or someone in it.

Certifications

*Mental Health First Aid

*CPR

Awards

Nominations 

* Pillar of the Community award (2021)

*Who Powers You award (2021)      

Winner 

*Pillar of the Community award (2022)    

Don has been a resident in Canal Winchester since 1991.  He has been married to his wife, Penny, for thirty years. His son, Jordan, is a graduate of Canal Winchester High School.  Don retired from Coca Cola after 43 years, and he enjoys golfing and motorcycling in his leisure time. 

Larry and his wife of 34 years, Malissa, have had roots in Canal Winchester for three decades. They are members of St. John XXIII Catholic Church, and Malissa is a librarian at the historic Wagnall’s Memorial. Larry retired from a Civil Engineering profession after 37 years, and their son Eric is employed by Kroger. Larry currently serves as a faithful member of the Knights of Columbus and also invests his time driving for Meals on Wheels.     

Greg has been a resident in Canal Winchester for over 30 years.  He is married to his wife, Lisa, and he has three adult children and one grandson.  He is a retired teacher of 33years (Bloom Carroll and Canal Winchester School Districts), and he enjoys golfing and fishing.  

Anna lives in Pickerington with her husband, son, and two cats. She graduated from Ball State University with her bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. She has a passion for helping people and has worked with the senior population on and off since 2001. In her spare time, she can be found reading a book or spending time with family and friends. 

 Crystal joined Canal Winchester Human Services in December of 2021. Her background is in cosmetology and over the years she has managed retail as well as several small businesses. Crystal, her husband, and cats live in Canal Winchester. She enjoys gardening, photography, fine dining and live music. Crystal will apply her experience with business management as well as customer service skills to her role here as the Food Pantry Coordinator. Helping others has always been dear to Crystal's heart and she is happy to have to opportunity to serve those in need. 

 Steve and his wife, Laura, have lived in Canal Winchester since 2005.  After moving around the country several times, they settled here with their two children, Cian and Ciara.  Steve, an Ohio State graduate, previously worked as a computer programmer and system administrator.  He now spends most of his time golfing badly, exercising, and traveling. 

 Walter was born June 26, 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He was  raised in Shelbyville, Indiana. He moved to Georgia in 1966. Walter served in the United States Marine Corps from 1967-1969. He then moved to Columbus, OH in 1973. In 1995 he married his wife Deborah. Together they have 4 children and 10 grandchildren.  Walter loves spending time with his family and traveling with Deb.